Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Patient and Client Management

Administration of the Physical Therapy Service

Education

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Advocacy

Ethical/Legal Considerations

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Research

Community Responsibility

Source: American Physical Therapy Association (Clicking to see the source)

• A. Physical Therapist of Record
• B. Patient and Client Collaboration
• C. Initial Examination/Evaluation/Diagnosis/Prognosis
• D. Management Plan and Plan of Care
• E. Intervention
• F. Lifelong and Long-Term Patient and Client Relationships
• G. Reexamination
• H. Conclusion of an Episode of Care
• I. Communication/Coordination/Documentation
• J. Co-management/Consultation/Referral

The physical therapist demonstrates community responsibility by participating in community and community agency activities, educating the public, formulating public policy, and providing pro bono physical therapist services.

A. Ethical Considerations The physical therapist practices according to the APTA Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist. The physical therapist assistant complies with the APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist ssistant. B. Legal Considerations The physical therapist complies with all the legal requirements of jurisdictions regulating the practice of physical therapy. The physical therapist assistant complies with all the legal requirements of jurisdictions regulating the work of the physical therapist assistant.

• A. Statement of Mission, Purposes, Goals, Objectives, and Scope of Services
• B. Organizational Plan
• C. Policies and Procedures
• D. Administration
• E. Fiscal Management
• F. Improvement of Quality of Care and Performance
• G. Staffing
• H. Staff Development
• I. Physical Setting
• J. Coordination

The physical therapist applies research findings to practice and encourages, participates in, and promotes activities that establish the outcomes of patient and client management provided by the physical therapist.

The physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant will participate in advocacy for patients’ and clients’ rights with respect to: • Physical therapy being an entry-point for patients into the health services system; • Physical therapists serving in primary care roles; • Appropriate access to needed health services including physical therapist services; and • Communities creating safe and accessible built environments, where population health is a priority.

The physical therapist demonstrates community responsibility by participating in community and community agency activities, educating the public, formulating public policy, and providing pro bono physical therapist services.

The physical therapist is responsible for individual professional development. The physical therapist assistant is responsible for individual career development. • The physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant, under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, participate in the education of peers, other health services providers, and students. American Physical Therapy Association / 5 • The physical therapist educates and provides consultation to consumers and the general public regarding the purposes and benefits of physical therapy. • The physical therapist educates and provides consultation to consumers and the general public regarding the roles of the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant.